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Junior Sous Chef – Fine Dining Meets Fun | £33,200K Package | The Square, Bristol
Love the buzz of a busy service and being part of a great team? Ready to step up or carve out your legacy in a modern kitchen with high standards and big personality? This is your shot.
We’re on the hunt for a passionate, talented Junior Sous Chef to join our tight-knit brigade at The Square – a fine dining restaurant and top-tier events venue at the heart of Bristol’s vibrant Clifton scene.
As our new Junior Sous Chef, you’ll work alongside a team of six chefs and three KPs, producing bold, seasonal, modern British/European dishes in a kitchen that’s all about craft, creativity, and camaraderie. From à la carte to weddings, private dining to member events, your day-to-day will be varied, rewarding, and full of flavour.
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Why Join Us As a Junior Sous Chef
* Competitive Package: £33,200 per year package, comprising a basic salary of £31,000 per year + estimated £2,200 service charge (paid monthly)
* Full-time - 5 shifts per week (on a rota, to include weekends and evenings)
* Real influence: have your say re. menu development, specials, and event menus
* Beautiful, fresh, local produce – we don’t cut corners, all is prepped in-house
* Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day – you will get a proper festive break
* Scope to develop towards a Sous Chef position and beyond
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What You’ll Be Doing As Junior Sous Chef
* Supporting the Head Chef and working with the team to ensure a smooth service
* Supervising and mentoring junior chefs during service
* Ensuring smooth, high-quality output during busy services and private events
* Helping develop menus that celebrate seasonality and showcase your ideas
* Playing a hands-on role in training and developing the team
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What You Bring
* Solid experience in fresh food, high-quality kitchens (fine dining or events is a bonus)
* A taste of leadership skills from previous employment, and a keenness to build those skills with us as Junior Sous Chef
* An ability to build trust and play your part in lifting team performance
* A calm, positive approach – even when the pass is on fire
* Ambition, a sense of humour, and a genuine love for food
This role is perfect for an existing Junior Sous ready to get stuck into a new challenge, or a strong CDP or Senior CDP looking for the next step up in their career. We're looking for someone who is keen to join a forward-thinking kitchen where quality and creativity are the name of the game.
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The Square – A Bit About Us
Part of the Quarter Group, The Square is one of Bristol’s most stylish venues – combining a refined restaurant, an exclusive private members’ club, and a thriving events space. We host everything from weddings to art exhibitions to buzzy private functions, all while staying grounded in hospitality that’s warm, personal and excellent.
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Perks & Culture
* Free meals on shift – fuel for service
* 20-50% off across our four independent Clifton restaurants + hotel discounts for friends & family
* Cycle to work scheme + secure storage
* Discounts at local businesses (gyms, spas, hairdressers, activities & more)
* First Bus travel discount (10% off)
* Team socials, awards, and legendary staff parties
* Clear development pathway within an established, independent group
* A team that genuinely supports each other – we work hard, but we laugh a lot too
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Ready to make your mark?
To apply, just send your CV and a quick cover note telling us what excites you about the role. Click the ‘apply now’ button to get started. Applications close: Friday 27th June 2025.
(We may close early if the right candidate comes along – so don’t hang about!)
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